Fußball-Club Bayern München e.V. (FCB), also known as FC Bayern, Bayern Munich, or simply Bayern, is a professional association football club based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, competing in the Bundesliga (2022–23), the top tier of the German football league system. This unofficial FC Bayern Munich flag (German: inoffizielle Flagge des FC Bayern München) consists of the team's official logo placed on a horizontally divided red-and-white background derived from the club's traditional visual identity and long-standing branding.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The FC Bayern Munich logo features a central pattern of blue-and-white lozenges, inspired by the traditional flag and coat of arms of Bavaria. Surrounding this pattern is a red circular ring bearing the club's full name in white lettering. The Bavarian lozenges emphasize the club's strong regional identity and its close connection to the state of Bavaria, while the red-and-white color scheme reflects the club's traditional colors and established visual branding. The circular design creates a clean and recognizable emblem that has become one of the most iconic symbols in world football. Overall, the logo represents FC Bayern Munich's identity as a football club deeply connected to Bavaria, Germany, while reflecting its rich history, tradition, and enduring success in domestic and international competitions.
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| Team name: | Fußball-Club Bayern München e. V. |
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| Team nicknames: | Die Bayern (The Bavarians), Stern des Südens (Star of the South), Die Roten (The Reds), FC Hollywood |
| Team abbreviation: | FCB |
| Founded: | 1900 |
| Location: | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Stadium: | Allianz Arena |
| Capacity: | 75,000 |
| League: | Bundesliga |
| Team Colors: | Red and White |
| Championships: | 33 |
| Second places: | 10 |
| Seasons in Bundesliga: | 59 |
| Mascot: | Berni (a bear) |
